[TEST] Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course

February 1, 2023, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

*US Central Time

Course Directors:
Sumeet Tewani, MD, FASGE
Katelyn Cookson, PA-C

Location: Virtual

The highly popular two-day course is tailored for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within the gastroenterology clinical team. This comprehensive course, now in its sixth year, aims to educate APPs of all experience levels. The first day covers essential topics such as onboarding for new APPs, fundamental aspects of GI consultation and endoscopic practices, and principles of collaborative practice between APPs and physicians. The course includes case-based studies in radiology, focusing on various conditions like pancreatic lesions, biliary stricture and large bowel obstruction.

New this year is a breakout session on day one featuring:

  • Learning options for APPs new to the GI field, including billing and coding
  • Career development for seasoned GI APPs, including defining your value

On day two, the course delves into more advanced concepts in GI endoscopy, such as advanced liver disease, pancreatitis and clinical vignette case-based learning.

This course is a valuable resource for quality GI education for APPs, aiming to facilitate effective collaboration between APPs and physicians and effectively integrate new APPs into the GI team. Participate on the first day, second day or both days based on your specific practice needs.

Sign up now to take part in this critical course!

Day One

Participants will be able to:

  • List recommendations for developing optimal GI consultation skills emphasizing proper medical record documentation
  • Discuss career development and growth for the more experienced GI APPs
  • Identify common billing codes for GI Consultation, supported by appropriate documentation
  • Discuss best practices in preparing the patient for procedures covering aspects such as informed consent, sedation, bowel preparation, and peri-procedural medication management
  • Review best clinical practices for general and advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedures
  • Explore case examples of imaging studies with an APP-physician team approach

Day Two

Participants will be able to:

  • Discuss managing liver conditions to diagnose and treat cirrhosis and its complications
  • Understand the management of acute and chronic pancreatitis
  • Evaluate GI symptoms to apply strategies for diagnosing and managing diarrhea, bloating, and small bowel disorders
  • Review advancements inflammatory bowel disease management
  • Explore the management of GERD, Barrett’s Esophagus, dysphagia and esophageal perforations
  • Learn approaches to managing ingested foreign bodies

Course Directors

Sumeet Tewani, MD, FASGE

Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd.

Rockford, IL

Katelyn Cookson, PA-C

UCHealth Digestive Health Center

Aurora, CO

Faculty

Sarah Enslin, PA-C

University of Rochester Medical Center

Rochester, NY

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Vivek Kaul, MD, FASGE

University of Rochester Medical Center

Rochester, NY

Kimberly Kearns, MS, APN-BC

Duly Health and Care

Hoffman Estates, IL

Inessa Khaykis, MD, FASGE

New York University School of Medicine

New York, NY

John A. Martin, MD, FASGE

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MN

Sarel J. Myburgh, APRN, CNP, MS

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MN

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Jill Olmstead, DNPc, ANP-BC, FAANP

St. Joseph Health

Fullerton, CA

Joseph J. Vicari, MD, FASGE

Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd.

Rockford, IL

March 21, 2025

Print Agenda

[Test] Session B: Career Growth and Development

8:30 AM - 9:10 AM

Career Development: Building APP Leaders

Joseph Vicari, MD, MBA, FASGE
Katelyn Cookson, PA-C
9:10 AM - 9:40 AM

Future of APPs in GI

Joseph Vicari, MD, MBA, FASGE
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Contract Negotiations and Defining Your Value

John A. Martin, MD, FASGE
Kimberly Kearns MS, APN-BC
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Questions

Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Practice: Onboarding, General Practice Principles and Professional Development for the GI APP

8:00 AM - 8:10 AM

Course Directors’ Welcome and Introduction

Katelyn Cookson, PA-C and Sumeet K. Tewani, MD, FASGE
8:10 AM - 8:30 AM

The APP/MD Collaborative Relationship

Vivek Kaul, MD, FASGE

[Test] Session A: General Practice Principles

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

The Art and Science of a High-Quality GI Consult

Sumeet Tewani, MD, FASGE
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

Optimizing the Role of the APP – Onboarding and Early Career Support

Sarah Enslin, PA-C

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

Billing and Coding

Jill Olmstead, DNP, ANP-BC, FAANP
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Managing the Challenging Patient

Jill Olmstead, DNP, ANP-BC, FAANP

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Questions

*US Central Time

Agenda subject to change.

Registration Fees

Members: $195 per day or $295 for both days
Non-Members:
$295 per day or $395 for both days (Will include complimentary Associate Membership for the current year - APPs only)

Group Pricing: Units registering three or more APPs can contact our Customer Care Team at info@asge.org or call 630-573-0600 for a group rate.

Registration Options

  • Register online
  • Call 630-573-0600 Monday through Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm CT to register by phone
  • If you would like to submit a check, please download the registration form and mail to:

    American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
    P.O. Box 809055, Chicago, IL 60680-9055
    Attention: Annual APP Course

View ASGE’s Policies and Procedures for information on Cancellation & Refunds.

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

ASGE designates this live activity for 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

All Non-Physician participants will receive a Certificate of Participation specifying hours of education accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

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